Zingales Billiards and Sports Bar
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
86
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Zingales Billiards and Sports Bar stretching back to 2022. Zingales Billiards and Sports Bar was last inspected on Feb 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Zingales Billiards and Sports Bar scores about where you'd expect for a Tallahassee restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned microwave during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
86
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned microwave during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
90
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at handwashing sink near employee entrance 75°F.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish washer with mold like substance and calcium buildup.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup being used to dispense sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on expo cooler, removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed mold wing sauce stored on the floor in storage area. Manager stored properly. Also observed hamburger buns stored on floor in walk in freezer, manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed turbo chef oven and microwave with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed seals to reach in coolers with dirt and or mold like substance. Also observed exterior of reach in cooler with French fries with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 12 ounce cups and portion cups stored on floor in storage area. Manager stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in bucket, removed during inspection.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar with no label near hot water dispenser. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Aug 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Hand surface sanitizer on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed sanitizer during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump soda water in hand washing sink at bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of soil residue inside reach in cooler at breading station.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed To Go containers on floor in dry storage area. Operator removed containers during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinking up on prep table. Employee removed drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil, and hot sauce stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator removed food items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
50
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed raw chicken with label dated 10/15/23. Manager disposed of chicken breast. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and bowls stored upright.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holsters slimy bar area.
23-03-4
70
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Manager cleaning ice machine doing my inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers not identified with a common name.
02D-01-5
78
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound. Observed prime rib dated 9/7 and sausage dated 9/3 in reach in cooler across from cook line.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed prime rib dated 9/7 and sausage dated 9/3 in reach in cooler across from cook line. Manager discarded items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink left of reach in coolers to be blocked by a table. Manager moved table. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on white panel inside ice machine.
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zingales Billiards and Sports Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zingales Billiards and Sports Bar on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zingales Billiards and Sports Bar?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zingales Billiards and Sports Bar.
How does Zingales Billiards and Sports Bar compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Zingales Billiards and Sports Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Zingales Billiards and Sports Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zingales Billiards and Sports Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zingales Billiards and Sports Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Zingales Billiards and Sports Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zingales Billiards and Sports Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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